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LC 2890

Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana legislation revises critical infrastructure protection laws to strengthen safeguards for essential systems against physical damage and cyber threats.

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Bill Summary · LC 2890

Legislative bill overview

Bill LC 2890 proposes comprehensive revisions to Montana's critical infrastructure protection statutes. The bill is currently in the legislative drafting process and has not yet been introduced formally, meaning its specific provisions remain under development by legislative counsel.

Why this is important

Critical infrastructure protection laws establish legal frameworks for safeguarding essential systems—power grids, water supplies, transportation networks, and communications—from physical damage, cyber threats, and sabotage. Modernizing these protections directly affects public safety, economic resilience, and the state's ability to respond to emerging threats including climate events and malicious actors.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition clarification: Determining what constitutes "critical infrastructure" and which facilities fall under regulatory jurisdiction could affect private businesses versus public utilities differently
  • Compliance burden and cost: Revised protections may impose new security requirements and compliance expenses on infrastructure operators, with debate over who bears these costs
  • Privacy and transparency balance: Enhanced monitoring or reporting requirements for security vulnerabilities could conflict with concerns about information disclosure, cybersecurity risk, or competitive sensitivity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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